Childhood and Education Journey of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carmelo Anthony. A timeline of key moments.
Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player, renowned as one of the NBA's greatest scorers. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 19 seasons in the league. He began his career at Syracuse University, where he led the Orange to a national championship in 2003 and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. In 2021, Anthony's decorated career was further recognized with his inclusion in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
1976: Nuggets Join NBA
In 1976, the Denver Nuggets officially joined the NBA.
1983: NBA Playoff Format
In 1983, the NBA went to a 16-team playoff format.
May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth
On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
1987: 50 Wins
Before 2008, the last time the Nuggets had at least 50 wins was the 1987-88 NBA season.
1999: Growth Spurt
During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches, transforming into a 6-foot-5-inch swingman.
2000: Oak Hill Academy
Before the 2000-01 high school championship, Carmelo Anthony transfered to Oak Hill Academy for his senior campaign.
2002: Season at Syracuse University
During the 2002-03 season, Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University, where he averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds.
2003: NCAA Tournament Title
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title. He also earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.
2003: Syracuse National Championship
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony won a national championship as a freshman with the Syracuse Orange and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
2005: Appeared in Common's "Be" Music Video
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be".
2006: Partnered with Hemelgarn Racing
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing in the IndyCar Series season; the team dismantled after a crash at the Indy 500.
February 2, 2007: Car Accident
On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J.R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident, with no injuries reported.
March 7, 2007: Birth of Son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony
On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, was born.
2007: Regular Season
In the 2007-08 season, the Nuggets finished with 50 wins.
January 4, 2009: Hand Injury
On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers.
July 10, 2010: Married Alani "La La" Vazquez
On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married Alani "La La" Vazquez in New York City, with the ceremony filmed for a reality series.
2010: Death of Sister Michelle
In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's sister, Michelle, passed away.
February 22, 2011: Traded to Knicks
On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony, along with Chauncey Billups, was traded to the New York Knicks in a multi-player deal.
2012: Guest Appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony had guest appearances in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise.
2012: Guest Starred in "Nurse Jackie"
In spring 2012, Carmelo Anthony guest starred in several episodes of the Showtime series "Nurse Jackie".
2013: Appeared in Chinese Film "Amazing"
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the Chinese film "Amazing" along with Dwight Howard and Scottie Pippen.
2014: Made Cameo Appearance in Sons of Anarchy
In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of Sons of Anarchy.
2015: Founded Puerto Rico FC
In 2015, Carmelo Anthony founded the North American Soccer League expansion club, Puerto Rico FC, as a community outreach and long-term investment.
2016: Guest Appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Film
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony had a guest appearance in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action film.
2020: Sold New York Property
In 2020, Carmelo Anthony sold his property in New York.
April 2021: Launched Production Company Creative 7
In April 2021, Carmelo Anthony launched a production company called Creative 7, named after his New York Knicks jersey number.
June 2021: La La Filed for Divorce
In June 2021, La La filed for divorce from Carmelo Anthony.
November 2023: Launched Podcast 7PM in Brooklyn
In November 2023, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero launched a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn.
